Israeli Couscous Pepper Salad

Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a type of pasta shaped like small pearls. It was developed in Israel in the 1950s as a rice substitute.

This is vegan, gluten free and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 11.

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Israeli Couscous Pepper Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Israeli Courses: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Quick Meals Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Israeli couscous
• 3 each Bell peppers (red, yellow, and green)
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup Fresh mint
• 3 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the Israeli couscous according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
2. Chop the bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, chopped vegetables, parsley, and mint.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 275kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 6g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.